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Early Morning Cafe in Kathmandu: Fresh Chiya From 5 AM
Chiya Table · 9 Oct 2026
Kathmandu wakes up early. Morning walkers are out before sunrise, shops open early, and many people start work or travel at dawn. Yet many cafes don't open their doors until much later.
That's why Chiya Table opens at 5:00 AM every day.
Who comes in early?
- Morning walkers and joggers who want a hot chiya after their walk
- Office workers and drivers starting long days
- Students heading to early classes
- Travellers on their way to an early bus or flight
- Night-shift workers finishing up
What to order first thing
- Cutting Tea (Rs. 30): quick, hot and cheap, the perfect first cup
- Full Cutting (Rs. 35): when you need a full glass
- Masala Tea (Rs. 50): for chilly winter mornings
- Milk Coffee (Rs. 50): for coffee people
- Hot Lemon with Honey (Rs. 50): a gentle, caffeine-free start
Why a morning chiya matters
In Nepal the day traditionally begins with tea. A few quiet minutes with a hot cup, before the traffic and noise, is one of the city's simple pleasures.
Open all day, too
We're open 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM every day, so if you can't make it in the morning, there's plenty of time for an afternoon tea or an evening catch-up.
Find us
Chiya Table, Kotdevi Marg, Kathmandu. Get directions, see the menu, or call +977 970-0428285.